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Fontainebleau Day Trip from Paris with a Local: Private & Personalized
Product code 30791P398
From
From GBP 299
Dates
Available from Aug 29, 2018
Start times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 12:30 PM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-6, Child ages 7-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Fontainebleau Day Trip from Paris with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Paris
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From
From GBP 299
Fontainebleau Day Trip from Paris with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Why Travelers Love This
Escape Paris with your host and venture via train to the fairytale town of Fontainebleau where you will discover the favorite residence of French royalty for over 700 years, Château de Fontainebleau. Be dazzled by Marie Antoinette’s lavish Turkish boudoir and Napoleon’s theatre, stroll through the manicured grounds and wander the forest before heading to the charming neighboring town for lunch and to browse its open air market. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Overview
Escape Paris with your host and venture via train to the fairytale town of Fontainebleau where you will discover the favorite residence of French royalty for over 700 years, Château de Fontainebleau. Be dazzled by Marie Antoinette’s lavish Turkish boudoir and Napoleon’s theatre, stroll through the manicured grounds and wander the forest before heading to the charming neighboring town for lunch and to browse its open air market. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
What's Included
Included
8 hours with a host
Private and personalized experience
Walking experience
Return transport from Paris with the train
Entry to the Fontainebleau Castle
Not included
Your food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions other than Fontainebleau Castle
Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End point
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Join this personalised experience and your host will create an itinerary for you based on what you would like to do. You won’t have time to see everything, so here are some ideas: Château de Fontainebleau, manicured lawns, famous fromage and chic perfume shops. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Discover the fairytale town of Fontainbleau and its must-see sights, like the opulently decorated Château de Fontainebleau and the surrounding dense forest – but with your local host’s insider knowledge, you’ll also experience for yourself why Parisians adore a pilgrimage here. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
Explore Château de Fontainebleau, a fairytale castle surrounded by dense forest IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Walk through the Place de la République open-air market to sample regional delicacies IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
But don’t be fooled by the charming, village-like vibe – this small town boasts a surprisingly cosmopolitan nightlife scene, and your host knows the perfect stylish bar for a glass of vin rouge before heading back to Paris. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Peruse the town’s chic perfume shops, sample mouth-watering gingerbread macarons at Dardonville boulangerie. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Head to Fromagerie Barthelemy for its signature Le Fontainebleau cheese - they’ve been making it for over a century. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Explore the smaller sites that Fontainebleau has to offer IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 9
Pass by stop 9
You’ll follow in the footsteps of Paris’ historical elite, for whom this town was a playground. Stroll through the town, tasting its famous cheeses and perfect pastries along the way IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
Walk the grounds of Château de Fontainebleau – a 1500-room palace housing the immaculately preserved Turkish boudoir of Marie Antoinette and Napoleon’s lavish theater IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded local.
Other
Meeting Point
Other
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.0
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